Nearly half the number of students in colleges and universities in Canada are from Asia and especially from India. Indian students opt for study in Canada because of the country’s high quality of education, affordable tuition fees, worldwide acceptance of Canadian certificates in academic, business and industrial circles; faculty strength, student and faculty ratio, number of students attaining scholarships, and multicultural campus life. Canada stands as the second highest among G8 countries to spend a huge amount on education.
Requirements for International Students to Study in Canada
- School leaving certificate
- Certificate of all other academic achievements
- Recommendation letter from the institute applied to
- Valid passport and Visa
- TOEFL/IELTS score sheet
- GRE score for engineering studies and GMAT score for management studies
Top Colleges in Canada
| Name of the College | Stream of Education |
|---|---|
| University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine | Medicine |
| University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine | Medicine |
| McGill University Faculty of Medicine | Medicine |
| University of Victoria Faculty of Law | Law |
| McGill University Faculty of Law | Law |
| University of Toronto Faculty of Law | Law |
| University of Waterloo | Engineering |
| McGill University | Engineering |
| University of Alberta | Engineering |
Top Universities in Canada
Some of the top universities in Canada are as follows:
| Name of the University | Courses Offered |
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| University of Alberta | Undergraduate and Graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) Programs in -
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| University of Toronto | Undergraduate and Graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) Programs in -
Diploma Programs in -
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| University of British Columbia |
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| University of Waterloo |
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| McGill University |
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Scholarships in Canada
- Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
- The Pearson Fellowship funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- Doctoral Student Research Award (DSRA) funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
- Canada Asia-Pacific Awards funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
- Conference Travel Assistance Program (CTA) funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
- Professional Development Awards (PDA) International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships funded by Government of Canada
- Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- International Research Linkages funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
- Research Development Initiatives funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
- Trudeau Fellowships funded by Trudeau Foundation
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships funded by Government of Canada
- Research Associate Program funded by National Research Council Canada
- Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships Program funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- Sauvé Scholars Program funded by Jeanne Sauvé Youth Fondation
- Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR) funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- CIHR Fellowship funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Industrial Research and Development Internship (IRDI) Program funded by Networks of Centers of Excellence of Canada
Educational Expenses in Canada
- For undergraduate studies, tuition expenses is $7,260 to $15,870 (Canadian currency)
- For graduate studies, tuition expenses is $1,896 to $17,499 (Canadian currency)
Students Visa
An international student has to submit the following documents for admission to Canadian colleges and universities:
Completed and signed visa application form Visa application fees Passport photograph Letter of acceptance from the chosen institute Proof of financial resources to support tuition and living expenses in Canada Health certificate Study Permit
Education System in Canada
The Canadian education system consists of mainly three levels- elementary, secondary and post-secondary. The education system in Canada is governed by each provincial and territorial government, so the grading procedure varies. Elementary and secondary education is provided free for 12 years (only in Quebec it is for 11 years).
- Elementary Education: Education generally starts at the age of 5. The elementary schools have grades 1 till 6 and after that middle/junior high school starts, which continues till grade 8. In Quebec, the elementary education is till grade 6, after which students go directly to high school.
- Secondary School: High or secondary school begins from grade 9 and continues till 12. In Quebec, the schools have grades till 11, after which students have to go to CEGEP and complete 2 pre-university years.
- Post-secondary: After completion of high school, a student chooses specific field of study and gets admitted in a graduate school, community college, university or vocational school.